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AI In HR: Enhancing Practice And Mitigating Its Risks

The use of AI by HR teams is widespread, with more than 1 in 4 of employers in Ireland having introduced AI to their recruitment processes.

Ireland Employment

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RDJ LLP

The Pay Transparency Directive – Joint Pay Assessments

The EU Pay Transparency Directive (the "Directive") aims to enhance pay transparency for employees and candidates for employment and to improve access for redress for gender based pay-discrimination claims.

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

AI On The Job: How AI Is Re-Shaping Employment Law

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in everyday life has become increasingly prominent. In the workplace, AI holds the potential to fundamentally transform HR practices and workforce management.

Ireland Technology

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William Fry

Sexual Harassment Investigations Require Careful Handling To Ensure Fairness And Compliance With Internal Policies

An employee has recently raised a complaint of sexual harassment against another employee, and I want to ensure that the investigation is carried out fairly.

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Ditching DEI: Causes For Concern And The Case For Inclusive Policies

Worldwide Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

More Employment Rights Bill Amendments Published

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Does The 'For Women Scotland' Ruling Apply To Northern Ireland? The Equality Commission For NI Releases Guidance

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Anonymous No More: Belfast High Court Sets Landmark Precedent In £300,000 Libel Case Against Tattle Life

Ireland Litigation

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Key Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting In Ireland In 2025

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Navigating The Updates On Gender Pay Gap Reporting And Pay Transparency In Ireland

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Updates On Implementation Across Member States

Ireland Employment

OD

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart

The Pay Transparency Directive: How Can Employers Prepare?

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Recent Developments In Mandatory Retirement Ages

Ireland Employment

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

GDPR Non-Material Damages Claims In Ireland: Procedure Clarified, Expectations Lowered

Ireland Litigation

MG

Maples Group

Ireland Privacy

WF

William Fry

ESG Newsletter: Q4 2025

Ireland Strategy

AC

Arthur Cox

Ireland's New Action Plan To Promote Collective Bargaining: What Does It Mean For Employers?

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Bloomberg Tax – Ireland Country Guide 2025

MG

Maples Group

Significant Changes To Equality Legislation Proposed

The General Scheme of the Equality (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2024 has been published by the Government.

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Updates To Gender Pay Gap Reporting Expected This Year

In 2025, employers who employ 50 employees or more will come into scope for gender pay gap reporting in Ireland for the first time. To date, only employers with 150 employees or more are required to report.

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

EU Pay Transparency Directive: Ireland Joins The Frontrunners

As the June 2026 deadline for the implementation of the EU Pay Transparency Directive looms ever closer, Ireland has become the fourth EU member state to take steps towards transposing some of the requirements.

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Case Study: Protecting LGBT+ Rights

In February 2024, our LGBTQ+ committee, Alliance, held a half-day workshop to set out goals and strategy for the next 18-24 months. This "Strategy Day" considered our organisational setup and our key ambitions.

Ireland Commercial

AC

Arthur Cox

Pregnancy Loss And The Workplace In Ireland

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Testing The Strength Of The Right To Request Remote Work Arrangements

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Ireland Introduces Law Restricting The Use Of Non-Disclosure Clauses In Discrimination And Harassment Cases

Ireland Employment

AG

Addleshaw Goddard

DEI: Diversity, Equality And Inclusion To The Fore Of New Draft Employment Legislation

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Proposed Legislation On Pay Transparency And Equality Law Developments

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Protecting Your Reputation: Legal Strategies For Effective Reputation Management

Ireland Privacy

RL

RDJ LLP

One Year On: The Code Of Practice For Employers And Employees On The Right To Request Flexible Working And Right To Request Remote Working In Ireland

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

New Restrictions On Non-Disclosure Agreements In Equality Claims

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Ireland's Push For Transparency With New Restrictions On NDAs

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Three Years Of Coco's Law: Impact And Analysis Of The Harassment And Harmful Communications Act 2020

Ireland Criminal

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

One Year On: The Code Of Practice For Employers And Employees On The Right To Request Flexible Working And Right To Request Remote Working In Ireland

One year after the introduction of the Code of Practice for Employers and Employees on the Right to Request Flexible Working and Right to Request Remote Working...

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

New Restrictions On Non-Disclosure Agreements In Equality Claims

The new Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (the "Act"), which amends the Employment Equality Act 1998, introduces new restrictions...

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Ireland's Push For Transparency With New Restrictions On NDAs

After much anticipation, a new law has come into effect in Ireland which places significant restrictions on employers when entering into non-disclosure agreements (‘NDAs') with employees or former employees.

Ireland Employment

IL

Ius Laboris

Three Years Of Coco's Law: Impact And Analysis Of The Harassment And Harmful Communications Act 2020

The Harassment, Harmful Communications and Related Offences Act 2020 ("the Act") was recently subject to its first official review by the Department of Justice.

Ireland Criminal

MF

McCann Fitzgerald

New Restrictions Regulating The Use In An Employment Context Of Non-Disclosure Provisions And Agreements Came Into Effect On 20 November 2024.

Ireland Employment

WF

William Fry

Restriction On Use Of NDAs In Employment Equality Claims Now Law

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 (Commencement) Order 2024 has been signed and names 20 November 2024 as the date on which the Maternity Protection...

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, November 2024

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Act 2024 has been signed into law by the President.

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Biased By Design? Unlocking AI's Hidden Risks

The integration of AI systems into the workplace has brought about significant advancements in increasing efficiency across HR systems and lowering costs for employers.

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Bill Which Allows For The Postponement Of Maternity Leave And Restricts The Use Of NDAs To Become Law

The Maternity Protection, Employment Equality and Preservation of Certain Records Bill 2024 has been passed by both Houses of the Oireachtas and will now go to the President to be signed into law.

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Requests To Work Remotely - Lessons From Karabko v TikTok Technology Ltd

Ireland Employment

BW

Byrne Wallace

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, August 2024

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Decrease In Hours Threshold For Wage Subsidy For Employees With Disability Announced

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Supreme Court Clarity On The Law On Retirement Ages

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

Workplace Relations Commission Publishes Annual Report – What Are The Key Takeaways?

Ireland Employment

LS

Lewis Silkin

Employment Law Update: Supreme Court Upholds Mandatory Retirement Age

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Employment - Horizon Scanner: Infrastructure, Construction, Energy, May 2024

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Top Tips For Dealing With Workplace Grievances

Ireland Employment

RL

RDJ LLP

InDisputes: Section 192A TCA – Some Welcome Clarity From The Irish High Court

Ireland Employment

M

Matheson

Employment Update - Recent Workplace Relations Commission Award Highlights Importance Of Employee Rights

Ireland Employment

O

Ogier

Employment Law Alert: Upcoming Appeals Before The Supreme Court

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Working With Hidden Disabilities: Key Themes From The Spring European Employment Summit 2024

European Union Employment

MG

Maples Group

Intoxicants In The Workplace

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

Significant Changes To Irish Employment Permit System Effective From 17 January 2024

Ireland Employment

AC

Arthur Cox

International Employment Lawyer's Guide To Workplace Investigations - Ireland Chapter

Ireland Employment

O

Ogier

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William Fry

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